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Aibileen is a black maid in 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, who's always taken orders quietly, but lately she's unable to hold her bitterness back. Her friend Minny has never held her tongue but now must somehow keep secrets about her employer that leave her speechless. White socialite Skeeter just graduated college. She's full of ambition, but without a husband, she's considered a failure. Together, these seemingly different women join together to write a tell-all book about work as a black maid in the South, that could forever alter their destinies and the life of a small town...

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... This is a great read. Easy to follow, entertaining, and somewhat educational. ... Read full review

Great story, great writing style. - Overstock.com

Excellent read!!

texas214 - August 23, 2011 - Overstock.com

... reading it. I love the way the author switches the chapters up between all the characters involved. Great story, great writing style. Loved the book. ... ... Read full review

It was a good read and a page turner. - Overstock.com

An entertaining read

2michelle - September 29, 2011 - Overstock.com

... and then I went to see the movie. The story was not exactly what I expected, but I found it better than I expected. It was a good read and a page turner. ... Read full review

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User Review - Anna Mickelsen - Book Verdict

In 1960s Jackson, MS, three very different women are brought together by a project that attempts to tell the stories of black women in service. Brilliantly narrated by Jenna Lamia, Bahni Turpin, Octavia Spencer, and Cassandra Campbell.Read full review

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About the author (2009)

Kathryn Stockett was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. After graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in English and Creative Writing, she moved to New York City where she worked in magazine publishing and marketing for nine years. She currently lives in Atlanta with her husband and daughter. This is her first novel.